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The Role of the Missionaries in conquest - Chapter III - Dr. Philip - “Defender of the Hottentots”
From the book: The Role of the Missionaries in conquest by Nosipho Majeke Herrenvolk history books present two pictures of Dr. John Philip, Superintendent of…
The Great Trek Was Not Over Abolition by Ron (Republican Trekker Volk), 30 October 2008
Certain historians have erroneously asserted the the Great Trek was motivated over the issue of the abolition of slavery but the fact of the matter is that…
Constitution of the ANC
29a. Constitution of the ANC 1. NAME: The name of the organisation shall be the African National Congress. 2. OBJECTS: The aims of the Congress shall be: (a)…
Address of the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki on the Occasion of the National Women’s Day Celebrations: Groblersdal, Limpopo 9th August 2005
Programme Director, Ms. Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, Premier of Limpopo, Sello Moloto, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Mayor of Sekhukhune District Municipality,…
Constitution of the ANC Youth League, 1944
NAME: The name of the Organisation shall be "African National Congress Youth League" hereinafter styled: C.Y.L. II AIMS: (a) To arouse and encourage national…
BiographyAlbertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu
IntroductionNontsikelelo Albertina Sisulu (née Nontsikelelo Thethiwe) was one of the prominent anti-apartheid South African leaders, widely referred to as the …
ArticleA Short History of ESKOM, Part 1 (1923-2001)
This short history of Electrical Supply Commission (ESKOM) aims to provide an overview of the history of the power utility over its first seventy-eight years…
ArticleAmericas by the 1500s
European ‘Discovery’ of the Americas Where and what is America? 'America' has more than one meaning. It is usually taken to mean the United States of America…
Resistance Photography and Mobilization of the Resistance, 1946-1976
Before presenting the history and impact of resistance photography we must consider the historical moment in which resistance photography in South Africa came…
ArticleHistory Grade 10 - Topic 1 The Ming Dynasty
Chinese civilisation stretches back to least 2000 BC. It became a single empire in 221 BC. [1] China was ruled by a series of dynasties until 1911 and from…
PlaceStellenberg, Stellenberg Avenue, Kenilworth
The Cape Dutch Homestead known as Stellenberg has played many roles during its long and interesting History – Farm dwelling, manor House, Country Retreat,…
Place(The) Gambia
Gambia is a Western African country, situated on the Atlantic coast and is entirely surrounded by the neighbouring country, Senegal. It is a long narrow strip…
Oldest stone tools pre-date earliest humans by Rebecca Morelle (Science Correspondent, BBC News), 20 May 2015
The world's oldest stone tools have been discovered, scientists report. The tools includes sharp-edged flakes, hammers and anvils Image source They were…
5th Jozi Book Fair
5th Jozi Book Fair Khanya College invites you to the 5th Jozi Book Fair taking place from 25-26 October 2013 at Museum Africa in Newtown, Johannesburg. This…
PlaceSun City, Rustenburg
The famous Casino/Hotel Complex about 50km from Rustenburg. It officially opened its doors on December 1979. It features the Lost City, a huge swimming Pools…
Reclaiming Radical Traditions of Workers' Education by Linda Cooper and Sheri Hamilton
This paper was submitted to the 1973 Durban Strikes Celebrating 50 Years Conference South African trade unions have a long and rich history of inventing…
Exploring Student-Worker Alliance: the role of COSAS in trade unions, 1979-1985 by Noor Nieftagodien
This paper was submitted to the 1973 Durban Strikes Celebrating 50 Years Conference Abstract Exploring Student-Worker Alliance: the role of COSAS…
ArticleCosatu timeline
2010 19 January: (Congress of South African Trade Unions) COSATU affiliate The Food and Allied Workers' Union (FAWU) entered their third week of striking…
ArticleCongress of South African Students (COSAS)
The Congress of South African Students (COSAS) was established in June 1979 as a national organization to represent the interests of Black school students in…
POLICY AND POLITICAL PROCESSES TOWARDS 51ST NATIONAL CONFERENCE, Parktown, 13 August 2002
Statement by Cde Jeff Radebe at the breakfast briefing The African National Congress will be holding its 51st National Conference, from 16-20 December 2002,…
Address at the National Council Of Provinces, 12 November 2002
Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Honourable Premiers, Honourable Members of the National Council of Provinces: Thank you very much for affording me the…
Passive resistance in South Africa by Oliver Tambo, 2 June 1966
Oppressed people in South Africa have always associated the history of the United States with the great name of Abraham Lincoln. There was an issue involving…
PlaceSouthport, South Coast
It is located sandwiched between Sunwich Port and Sea Park, on the South Coast of KwaZulu Natal. Southport and the various little Suburbs, tend to regard…
Excavations: Shirts, Placards, Posters and the Remnants of Spectacular Protest in the LRS’s Collections by Lebogang Mokwena
This paper was submitted to the 1973 Durban Strikes Celebrating 50 Years Conference South Africa has a long and rich scholarly tradition on the labour…
“Dockers and solidarity activism: from the Durban Strikes to choke points in today’s global economy” by Peter Cole
This paper was submitted to the 1973 Durban Strikes Celebrating 50 Years Conference The Durban Strikes were one of the pivotal moments in the…
“Human beings with Souls”: Reconsidering The Durban Strikes Pamphlet by Alex Lichtenstein
This paper was submitted to the 1973 Durban Strikes Celebrating 50 Years Conference Abstract: To this day, the only book-length study of the mass…
PlaceSt. Andrews College, Grahamstown now Makhanda
St Andrew’s College is a School, situated in Makhanda (Grahamstown), in the heart of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. This independent Anglican boarding…
PlaceKings Park Stadium, Durban
The Stadium is a Home for Sharks Rugby team. It is also open for external hire through the Stadium's manager. 10am till 4pm, Monday to Friday 10am till 12:30…
Images That Preserve History, and Make It : ‘Rise and Fall of Apartheid’ at Center of Photography by Holland Cotter (The New York Times), 20 September 2012
Photography is the common language of modern history. It’s everywhere; and everyone, in some way, understands it. No institution presents and parses that…
IFP 2019 Election Manifesto
A GROWING ECONOMY The development of an inclusive economy is an absolute priority. This is about human dignity. We need to get our nation working, to…